Katy Husband from Feather and Oak tells us how to enjoy coming in from the cold with some stylish ways to warm up our homes.
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Reaping what you sow
Our gardening guru Kim Odering from KO & Co, lends her advice on how to get the best results from your garden this season.
A project with passion
With many years of real estate industry experience, Belinda and Steve Ellis from Bayleys Fendalton share some of their tried and true tips for budding home renovators.
Know thyself!
Whether you’re thinking of renovating or contemplating a kitchen as part of a new build, Sandy of Sandy Eagle Design, shares her top tips for designing the most frequently used room in the house.
The wild grace of potager
Potagers or kitchen gardens combine vegetables and ornamental plants with stunning results. Goom landscapes share their ideas from a christchurch garden which they designed.
Handcrafted with passion
Simon Raikes from Craftbuilt has loved working with wood since childhood when he built a bedroom in the attic of his family home. His first job after leaving school (some 27 years ago) was with Craftbuilt, and
he’s been associated with the company ever since.
A store within a store
McKenzie & Willis have formed a partnership with fellow local brand Belle Interiors, who bring their beautiful furniture collection and design service into the renowned home styling hub.
What’s fueling our heated housing market?
Residential sales figures in much of New Zealand have defied expectations this year with a refusal to slow down. Abode’s resident real estate duo, Steve and Belinda Ellis from Bayleys Fendalton, consider the factors behind this unexpected phenomenon.
Conceal, reveal and add appeal
Getting your house ready to sell makes for a long list of cleaning, clearing, fixing and styling. Steve and Belinda Ellis from Bayleys Fendalton promise that when it comes to prepping a home for sale, the pain is always worth the gain.
Raising the bar
The experienced team behind the development of Lady Wigram Village set out to create the ultimate retirement complex. The result is an elegant, state-of-the-art complex and thriving community, loved by those who call the village home.
Partners in design and performance
The time spent at home during lockdown seems to have spurred the renovators among us to life, and designer Davinia Sutton and trusted partner Oakleys Plumbing Supplies are here to help, working together to create beautiful kitchens and bathrooms.
Help is at hand
When renovating or restoring, the discovery of asbestos, toxic mould or any type of contamination can be scary. MBC Environmental Solutions can fix those headaches so that you can get on with the fun side of renovating.
Showing the way
This year Oakleys Plumbing Supplies will celebrate 145 years in business. Opening a new showroom in Cromwell, the company demonstrates a commitment to leading the way for customers.
Build the dream
“If you can dream it, we can build it.” That’s the philosophy of the team from Pioneer Pools, expert pool and spa builders who specialise in unique, custom-designed concrete swimming pools and spas.
Passion in practice
Few in the construction industry in New Zealand are more passionate about delivering energy-efficient high-performance homes than the team from Dan Saunders Construction – and they have years of experience doing exactly that.
The art of Bespoke
At Bespoke Architecture, the philosophy is to treat every project, from small renovation to major architectural build, with the same level of thoughtfulness and care.
Your dream home sorted
Within weeks of establishing their new company, My Build Sorted has received a wave of positive feedback from industry professionals and happy homeowners alike, which continues to build momentum.